Dance is so much more than entertainment. Dance is a language. Dance communicates soul to soul. And, it requires a depth of understanding about movement to create dances that touch the heart of the viewer--dances that open healing portals. In this athletic workshop you will rediscover your own voice in dance while freeing your creativity and developing a new understanding of the language of dance. This workshop will reveal tribal secrets of the mysteries of dance, the how and why dance communicates soul to soul.

Shamanic Fusion Dance is itself a bridge between the realm of the seen and the unseen. It is a direct connection between our subconscious minds and our conscious reality. Its creation was informed by Anandha's lifetime of experience in professional modern dance and her deep understanding of the many avenues of dance as a healing modality--combined to create innovative, transformational artistry for the stage and in rituals. The result is a dance experience that allows audiences to feel understood in very deep primal ways, as they witness these transformational ritual performances.

After a 30 year career in dance,Anandha Ray,MA, MA, DTR formulated an innovative form of teaching, performing and understanding dance called Shamanic Fusion Dance®. An alumni of ASU, Ray's work is a fusion of various forms, combining her experiences leading an internationally touring dance company, researching and experiencing ancient dance rituals and ceremonies, earning two MA degrees in dance (choreography and dance therapy), and serving as a Cultural Ambassador with the US Embassy using dance as a bridge between cultures. ​

"Anandha describes Shamanic Fusion Dance as a blend of many forms of dance with a specific goal: to allow movement to open portals of inquiry to better understand the state of being human. Through this form, she seeks to provide dance as a kind of “spiritual mirror” for us to witness aspects of our humanness that are difficult to talk about, aspects that in our individual experiences we may not be sure others understand." --Gary Yost, Wisdom Keepers, WisdomVR.org